Railways in Asia
Trains are an important means of transportation in Taiwan. The first railway line, built in 1891, connected Taipei and Kee Lung (29 km). In 2007, the Taiwan High-Speed Rail line between Taipei and Kaohsiung was opened. Taiwan has two main railway lines along the western coast and one along the eastern coast. The western line …
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The from Yerevan to Shorzha lake is a seasonal service popular among Yerevan residents and tourists traveling to Lake Sevan. The train operates annually from mid-June to mid-September, running on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On operating days, one round trip is provided: the train departs from main station in Yerevan in the morning and returns from …
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Train from Yerevan to Batumi is a seasonal service jointly operated by Georgian Railways and South Caucasus Railway. It offers a convenient way to travel from Armenia’s capital to the popular Black Sea resort of Batumi, with stops along the way, including Tbilisi. The main downside of the service is the long journey time, but …
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The first railway line from Turkmenabat (present day Turkmenistan) reached Samarkand in present day Uzbekistan in 1888. Today Uzbekistan has an extensive railway network and numerous international connections with adjacent countries. Travelling by train in Uzbekistan is the best way to explore most important places in this country. Last update: 18.01.2026 In September 2011 was …
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Armenia has a network of railway lines with a length of 845 km. The railway infrastructure is neglected, rolling stock is mainly from Soviet-era. Train travel in Armenia is not the best option. Trains run rarely and reach only a few places visited by tourists. Trains are operated by South Caucasus Railway, company owned by …
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The quality of passenger services in Georgia has improved significantly in recent years, except for suburban and commuter services. Georgian Railways purchased new trains for long-distance connections, some of railway stations were renovated. The railway network, however, still is neglected and needs to be upgraded. Train travel in Georgia is good option if you want …
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Malaysia is a perfect destination for first-time trip to Asia. Train travel in Malaysia is comfortable and inexpensive. Infrastructure and rolling stock fleet are well-maintained. Trains in Malaysia connect major cities along two main railway lines: KTM West Coast Line from Perlis to the Woodlands Checkpoint and KTM East Coast Line between Gemas and Tumptan. …
Train travel in Vietnam is very popular among tourists. Almost all long-distance trains in Vietnam run on the route Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh. All trains between two largest cities in Vietnam are branded “Reunification Express”. The Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh route is the main railway in the country. It is 1,727 km long …
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Currently, there are no operational narrow-gauge railways in Uzbekistan. The last one, Children’s railway in Tashkent, was closed in 2017. Children’s railway in Tashkent – the idea of building a children’s railway in Baku emerged in August 1936 and it was approved. The first stage of the railway line was completed in 1940. S-shaped line …
Currently, there are no operational narrow-gauge railways in Azerbaijan. There was an interesting children’s railway in Baku and less-known children’s railway in Nakhichevan. Children’s railway in Baku – the idea of building a children’s railway in Baku emerged in 1945. Already the following year, the plan to construction of the railway was approved, and it …